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Connecticut western news., 1887-01-12
GREAT HARRINGTON.

The employees of Norcross Brothers, builders of Mrs Hopkins house, had an oyster and turkey supper gotten up by Cooley, at the town hall last Thursday evening. Five long tables were set and over 200 gathered at the first tables or about 300 persons in all On behalf of the men, David D Durant presented the superintendent, H. N. Bodwell, with a silver service of thirty pieces. A presentation speech was made which was responded to by MT Bodwell. Then came the supper at which toasts were drank with bumpers of wine. At II o'clock the dancing began and continued until B. m. There were eighteen num- bers or orders of dancing. Private boxes were provided on the stage for invited guests. In the boxes were seat ed J. H. Norcross, c. s. Kendell and wife, H N. Bodwell and wife, F. H. John A Brewer and D. D Duranty and borne by the workmen. The hall was decorated with the flags of all nations.
 At the annual meeting of the South Berkshire cheese company last week, these officers were elected for the en- |. I , clerk, Gilbert Ford; treasurer, John O. Taylor; directors, B. l.. Fuller, H. A. Tobey, w. H Burget. During the sea- son from May to November, 346, ,561 pounds of milk were received at the factory, and 34, 4,654 pounds of cheese made, which sold at an average of II cents per pound.
 After paying fees to witnesses, and AI> surplus of $464 into the county trea- sury for the quarter ending December 31st. During the year 1886 the follow ing number of cases were tried: As sault and battery, Al; violating Sunday law. 2; intoxication, AT; liquor nuisance. l5; illegal sale of liquor, IA; keeping unlicensed dog, 1; peddling without a license. 2; night walking. 2; forgery, l; vagrancy, IS; disturbing the peace. 9; disorderlv house, 1; felloneous assault, 3 larceny, '; stubborness, 1; rape, 1; non- support of family. 6; bastardv, 1; forni cation, 4; malicious mischief. 4; re. ceiving stolen property, 1; cruelty to animals, 12: burglary, 2; threatening life and property, l; adultery, 3; pro. faulty, l; lewd conduct, 3.
 Irving Sparks and wife of Norfolk came on a visit to John D. Noxon, last Friday afternoon.
 The annual meeting of the Housa tonic agricultural society vii be held il this village tomorrow. Unless Secre tary Robbins, who has been sick fol some weeks, recovers, 1t will be neces sary to elect secretary pro tenn. MI Robbins has been secretary about 2: years.
 Patrick Maley of this town, fell deac just as he was preparing to eat his break fast last Wednesday morning, aged 69 He was prominent member of tn. Catholic church, and was buried Friday
 The Second Congregational church a Housatonic has given Frank E. Butle
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It is is rumored that there is to be a double wedding at East Canaan, next
 

It IS IS rumored that there Is to be a double wedding at East Canaan, next month
 Mercury has been visiting zero about week except on Saturday morn- ing, when Jack Frost sent him twenty degrees below her residence.
 William Alseph, engineer on the Northern Aliron. ack railroad. returned to St Regis Falls, N. Y, last week and has since written home stating that the SHOW Is five feet deep on the level ill the woods, and greatly impedes railroad traffic
 We had very pleasant visit in our sanctum last evening with Editor Hickox of the Litehfeld Enquirer We found it impossible to quarrel even about tine location of the county seat Come again neighbor Hickox, don't be afraid, we don't expect to have Jail here, but beware how you visit New Milford.
 Even if we could spare the space we would net affiict our readers with description of the different calendels for 1887 which have been sent us, yet politeness demands that we acknowledge the receipt of handsome calenders from the following named parties: Wild & Stevens of Boston, manufacturers of printers rollers; c. l. Hood < Co.,, of Lowell, Mass, the well-known proprie- tors. of Hoods sarsaparilla Fowler x Wells Co.,, New York, the standard authority on phrenologv; The Pope Manufacturing Go of B ,ston, the manu- lecturers of the Columbia bicycle; J Il. Osgood X Go, of Boston, manufac- turers of printers rollers; The Smith. k Anthony Stove Co.,, of Boston, mak. ITS of highest grades of sanitary heating and cooking specialties, fire place lin ings and grates. The largest, most c su- venient and most desirable calender was received from that enterprising and re- liable insurance agency, A. T. < M. Rnraback, Canaan, Conn. We are also indebted to the Pittsfeld Sun, the Poughkeepsie Eagle and others, for handsomely illustrated and valuable almanacs for 1887.
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-12
WEST CORNWALL.

Miss May F ench, who teaches in the graded school at Lakeville, visited ,, Miss Sarah Miller last week.
 Ira B. Smith, who has been stopping at T. s Colds of late, received the first prize, $15, at the Storrs agricultural school, for the best grass collection and essay.
 The Mission Bank society give an en- tertainment in the chapel on Friday evening of this week, consisting of recitations, songs, etc, which promises to be very interesting.
 Miss Sarah Miller is receiving musical instruction of Prof l.. w. Harvey of Lakeville.
 Mrs James H. Coles flock of 22 hens have really outaone themselves, pro- ducirg the past year bountiful supply of eggs for the table and donation of 3, 3O9 for the market.
 Cochrane Bros have hired Andrew Brazee to keep the meat market in order.
 Dr J. D. Clemans of Canaan visits this place on Wednesday of each week
 Young Ransom Smith has been se- verelv sick with the croup and its at tendant troubles.
 MT Chester Wickwire of Cream Hill is again quite poorly in health.
 F. w. Yutzler was most agreeably surprised last week with New Years gift, fine, full-blood Irish setter which will with it's owner and his molel rifle make game scarcity in this vicinity. George H. Crandall has cut lately a mammoth pine from his grove, measur- ing 12 feet and inches at the larger end, and has sawed over 90 feet of logs from 1t.
 John Salweski found on Thursday morning last there had been another added to the "home roll call'--this time 8 plump little daughter that tips the scales at about eight pounds. North Cornwall Grange. No. 32, now | numbers Is members, and three more are proposed for membership. It has been voted to hold their meetings week ly and thereby create more interest and enthusiasm. At meeting held Decem- Der 3Oth the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Master, T. s. Gold; overseer, Dwight Rogers: lecturer, Mrs T. s. Gold; steward, Sam uel Scoville; assistant steward, c. l.. Gold; chaplain, Hubert Pratt; treasurer, William Brush; secretary, H. c. Hart gate keeper, William O. Hart; Ceres, Miss Jessie O. Hart; Flora, Miss Hattie Pratt; Pomona, Miss Lillie Scoville lady assistant steward, Miss Ella Brush.
 The dime sociable at G. H Crandall's, last Wednesday evening, was largely attended in spite of the indictment weather, and the net proceeds amount ed to $5. The usual amount of jollity and good humor prevailed, as we'll as an abundance of those big frosted dough- nuts and other good things for which this hospitable mansion is noted.
 The marriage list speaks of more matrimonial subjects. Who'll be the next to follow.
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Death of A. ". Van Deusen,

Mir Arthur w. Van Deusen of this place, a brakeman on the Housatonic railroad, was fatally injured while coup ling cars at State Line, about o'clock last Thursday evening. His right arm was caught between the "dead woods" and fearfully crushed and mangled, seyering the arteries so that 1t was i'm possible to entirely stop the bleeding notwithstanding his companions on the train immediately corded the arm as tightly as possible. He was conveye
 tt once by special train to West Stock | bridge where doctor was awaiting his arrival, having been summoned by tele- phone. His wound was dressed and he was afterward removed to his boarding Q place in that village. but medical skill md tender nursing could not avail, as he never fully rallied from the shock and loss of blood, and gradually sank until he expired at o'clock on Friday afternoon. His remains were brought to Canaan on Saturday morning and tenderlv conveyed to the residence of nis father, Mir Robert Van Deusen, where tine funeral was largely attended on Monday at 1 p. m., Rev E. F. Bar low officiating. A delegation of railroad men attended the funeral
 The departed was nearly 29 years of age, and his childhood and youth were spent in this village. He was a genial courteous, generous and brave young nan. and had won a host of friends His faithful service to his employers md his kindness to his associates were oroverbial. While serving the railroad | company he has thrice been seriously injured, the last time fatally, but during
 tll these trying ordeals he bore his suf- ferings with fortitude.
 | On Sunday the passenger train halted
 | few moments opposite Mir Robert Van | Deusen's residence, and about twenty i've railroad men alighted, marched to | the house and viewed the remains of their late companion. Their respect for the departed was also manifested by the beautiful floral offerings which tbes | placed beside the casket, and which consisted of a large pillow of white roses. lmmortelles, and other flowers of delicate shades In the centre of the pill low were lovely flowers arranged to form the words "At Rest" The other floral design was tall monument or column nf similar flowers and bearing this in scription, "Our Friend"
 The immediate relatives of the de-
 parted, aud his estimable betrothed have
 much sympathy rendered them, yet they
 are not the only mourners, for Arthur's
 untimely death will be lamented by all
 who knew him.
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-12
SAR.1~gSllR Y.

The Salisbury bnok club met at Mrs I. s. Russell's on Monday eve of this week, selling their stock of uncared for books at auction, and organized for the winter campaign.
 The ladies propose to have supper in town hall next Wednesday evening, and in order to sharpen their appetites we hear the boys talk of sleigh riding and then dropping in when supper is just hot. [Our correspondents letter is lated Jan. II, so we are in doubt whether he means that the supper will occur tonight or on Jan. 19.-ED
 John NJ. McArthur, civil engineer, who is surveying the proposed railroad route from Canaan to Mill River, walks like frozen toed rooster; that IS all we know about his freezing his feet.
 MT and Mrs James Butterlv, who have both died within w months, left large land estate reaching from Sugar Hill road across the mountain to place on the highway from Salisbury to Lime Rock. OBSERVER.
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FsIa,S VILLAGE.

Mrs Moore from Orange, Mass, is visiting her son, Rev D. NJ. Moore.
 A load of fourteen young people from this vicinity and Amesville, took a sleighride one night last week, passing through Canaan and on up to Norfolk, returning at an early (?) hour.
 The snow storm the middle of the week was so heavy that they were obliged to go over tine track early in the morn- ing wlth the snow blow on the north end of the railroad from here.
 MT J. H. Markham has been obliged to quit work, having been confined to the house for several days as the result of a severe cold.
 MT Egbert Finkle has been on the ailing list for many days, having large and painful felon on one of his hands.
 MT and Mrs George Leavenworth have both been sick but are now on the road to recovery.
 Those having ice houses have i'm. proved the fine sleighing by filling them, several getting their ice from Wards cove where tue ice is very clear and sixteen inches in thickness. Invitations are out for a dance at the hall at Lime Rock station, on the even. Ing or tue Uulrteentn Instant. MUSIC Dy | Messrs Bnsworih, Hubbard and Scher merhorn. Manager, r. T. Dean. Promp ter J. T. Hubbard.
 The railroad company have been en gagged in drawing ice for their creame. ries and ice houses along the road for { week past from Morewood lake, Pitts | field.
 Maloney's Comedy company, gave { pleasing variety entertainment at the hall, Wednesday evening having a ful house, who brought out the parties th' secoud time by frequent enrores. Many thanks tp the editor of the News for the New Years gift of a bool "Our Country" which is we'll worthy o perusal.
 Hon Rufus ". Landon, died at hi residence at Niles, Mich, Decembe 25th. at the age of II years. He was native of this place, having been borl at Sugar Hill, May 3d, 1915. He wen to Niles in 1884 and grew up with tn place and heIi many offices of responsi bility and trust, among which wer Postmaster, Treasurer of Berrien Go. Mayor of the city in 1861-62 and '65
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DEATH OF GEORGE D. SPELLING.

George D. Smelling. formerly on the staff of the CONNECTICUT WESTERN NEWS, committed suicide January 6, at Yon- kers, N Y, by shooting himself i'll the head, while on board train on the N Y. c. &S H. R. railroad. He was being conveyed to the insane asylum at Poughkeepsie when he committed the deplorable act. He was 27 years of age and unmarried. His father is a Meth odist clergyman in California. His brother, Charles E. Smelling. is connected with the firm of B. D. Web ster & Sons, No. 14 Maiden Lane, New York city. The death of this young man has brought sadness to the large circle of his friends in Salisbury and vicinity. Mr. Smelling came to Sails bury several years ago, as a teacher, and by his upright and manly department won the respect and esteem of all who knew him. He had, by his own exer
 tion, acquired good academical educa- ton and decided to become lawyer. and for that purpose about six years ago went to New York and entered Co., Iumbia college law school. He support ed himself while there by teaching as a private tutor. and graduatad from that institution with honor three years ago. Soon after his graduation he became connected with the law firm of Camp bell. Paige x Go, 1O2 Broadway. New York. where he soon acquired the en- tire confidence and respect of the mem- bers of the firm. Several months ago he opened an office for himself at Ire mont, attending to his duties at the office in Broadway as usual during the day, and in the evening attending to such business as came to his office at Fremont or pursuing his legal studies
 After a time, all this began to tell upon his health and he was advised to take a rest. But he persisted i'll performing these double duties until his brain be- came so overtaxed that reason was de- throned and the sad ending followed. And thus what seemed brilliant future is blasted. His legal attainments and his position were su'.h as to give prom iSe and assurance of success in his pro- fession, while his integrity, his noble and generous nature, and his high. manly qualities would surely have given ilim an exalted position among his fel- low men. The death of such young man is loss to the world, and his loss is most deeply deplored and sincerely mourned by those who knew him best.
 SALISBURY
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-12
I Crowded out last week.


 Hon T. s. Gold spends this week at the state capital.
 Charles Nodine of Bridgeport, is here for a short visit previous to taking another journey to Florida, where he will remain the rest of the winter
 A merry load of sleigh-riders from the hill went to Lakeville, last Monday evening and jolly time was experien- ced by all on board. The -four in hand'' were skilfully managed by Wm. Brush, which secured the pleasure and safety of the whole party.
 James Wilson of Long Hill is with friends here thls week. He attends the winter term of school at Rocky Dell in- stitute, Lime Rock, which opens Mon day next.
 Mrs James H. Cole has lately been qui severely afflicted with rheumatism.
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-12
SPORTSMEN. Nc.fdl nAKn !!

A IL persons killing, shooting, pursuing and 11 taking in any way, In open or close sea- son, Game, Birds and Fish on the lands and waters owned cr occupied by any of the under ed as trespassers and prosecuted as such, and will also be prosecuted all viola tions of the laws relating to Fish, Game and Birds.
 Lyman Dunning, Geo. K Goodwin. Michael
 Keane. Levi Bronson, Fl. c. Stevens & Son.
 Miss sarah Foster. Talmadge Pulver, Mrs
 Mary E Clark, Hiram Robey, Chas Morris.
 Geo D. Callame, Leonard Lawrence, Frani
 Gaylord, Wm. r Pelton. Frederick Bronson
 Hiram Briggs, Isaac Beebe. E. 8. Roberta
 Wm. HAyss.
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-12
SDUTAFIELD.

Mrs H. H. Kasson, so long on the sick list, we are happy to say is recover ing.
 Mrs. Ella Smith and daughter from Bridgeport, are at A. W. Benedict's for 8 short stay.
 The meetings for the week of prayer were very we'll attended and interesting.
 Blessings inaumerable attend us so far as good sleighing, and nice ice for next summers use is concerned.
 Encouragements are rife in regard to the Massachusetts Central railroad con- ing this way and through this town.
 I. R. Baldwin, who is home for a week, starts on four months trip again this week.
 Willie J. Baldwin, was home on a short vacation, returning Monday. w. R. B.
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A Card

Words fail to express our gratitude to our friends for their assistance and many acts of kindness during the recent i'll ness in our family, and especially for the generous New Year giftso spontaneously bestowed. Truly, friends in need are friends indeed
 WARREN MCINTYRE AND FAMILY.
 Canaan, Conn.,, Jan. 6, 1887.
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-12
H Hartford and Connecticut Vest
 ern Railroad

Runs from Hartford to Rhinebeck on the Hudson river where it connects with
 the NY. c. X Fl. R. Railroad.
 Comme ncing December 20, 1886. GOING WEST TRAINS LEAVE CANAAN 7.3O 8 m for Rhinebeck. l2 30 D. m for Millerton. 20 p. m. For Rhinebeck, connecting with trains on the N Y C. x H. R. railroad 8 AZ D. m. for Miller ton. 6.30 D ID. for Milerton.
 GOING EAST. TRAINS LEAVE CANAAN. $40 Il. m., from Millerton.
 Connecting at Winsted for Watel- bury and Bridgeport. At Simsbnry foi
 Westfeld. Northampton, Will. liamsburgh and Holyoke. At Hartford with Express for Springfield and Boston. aud Sll points North and East; arriviuk in Boston at 3.30 p. m.; and for New Haven arriving at 1.30 D. m.; also for Willimantic. New London, Providence New York. y.0, P. m. connecting at Minated for Water bury, Bridgeport At Simsbury for Vest field and Holyoke. At Hartford for New Haven Springfield and Boston. s.12 D. m. for West Winst.d. E. MCNEIL, WALTER pFARCE, Superintendent. G. P. and T. A,
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SpOrtsmen Take Notice.

A IL persons are forbidden fishing, hunting A or shooting on our lands or lanes occu- pied by us in the towns of North Cans an Conn.,, and Sheffield and New Marlboro, Mass. R. l.. Tait, E M Rood, A. A Lawrence. Ii. C. Allyn, k. D. Lawrence, Frank s. Good- win, w. J. Ferguson, o. E. Barnes, James M. Shultz. H. R. Bunnell, E. II. Barnes,
 H. 0. Barnes. F H. smith, H. N Adams, J. l.. Gillette Frank McCarty.
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-12
Snortsmen, take Notice.
SP0RISMEh. TAKE k0TICEI ]

4 u persons are forbidden Hunting, Shoot "A ing or Fishing on lands owned or occu- pied by us in the town of Salisbury, Conn under penalty of prosecution.
 Dated at I.akevllle. June 24, 1885. Alexander H Helley. Samuel s. Robb'ns Mary w. Ward, Geo. D. Harrison. E. J. Bostwick, Owen McCue, Geo. B. Burral, Mary 2. Knight, Smith Clcaveland. If
Connecticut western news., 1887-01-12

aALE'S HG.iET is the sest Cough Cure, 25, b0c., 4 1LENN:S SULPHUR SuA? heals and beautihes, 25c. HERMAN CORN l;sniOqER kills Corns & Burions, 25c. HILLS HAIR & WHisKER DYE-Biack & Brown. 50c FIXES TOOTHAcHE DROrS cure in Minute. 15c DEANS RHEUMATIC PILLS are sure curs, JOG
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T0DezerS' Guide.
HOuSatOnic Railroad.
 December 1, 1886,

HOUSHtOn1c Railroad.
 December 1, 1886. PASSENGER isAiNs LEAvl CANAAN. GOING NoEJH 57 &. Ill Special for Pittsield North Adams
 and Albany. 80 p. n,., fer Plttrfeld, with through car for
 AIhany. via State Line, Connecting
 for the West. 5S D. m. for ? tsfield II .2l a. m.. Snnday Passenger for Pittsfield.
 LEAVE CANAAN. GOING SOUTH: $40 d. m. for Bridgeport anu New York with
 through car. 9 40 D. ua. Milk Tram, for Bridgeport co p. m., fni Bridgeport and New York, S5 D. m for Falls Villa, c Sunday Mile, l0p m., too Bridgeport and
 New York. Connect at brookfield Junctionwith trains to and from Danbury. HEAEY A. BISHOP. IT. D. avE4ILL,
 Genl Supt. Gen'i Ticket Apt. General Offices Bridgeport, Gt
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NOTHING SUCCEEDS
 LIKE Success i!

Since the time I became es' ab- lished in business. in my pre- sent location, the patronage extended to me has steadily increased.
 This has necessitated con- tinued additions to my stock. until I find my selling space entirely too limited to allow of a favorable display of goods. Tn justice to my friends and myself, I have made arrange ments with the owners of the building, Messrs Burget & Watson, for an addition in the rear and north side, as we'll as thoroughly renovating and re- furnishing the entire store.
 These Improvements will b. made early in the spring.
 To facilitate the work 1 shall dispose of my present stock of Dry Goods, Cloaks and Shawls. Dress Goods, Hosiery, Blanke s. etc., regardless of cost, and thus make room for the work men.
 Everything must be sold, and necessarily at Rock Bottom Prices.
 Then ] shall stock up anew.
 Thanking my patrons for the favors which have rendered these alterations necessary,
 1 remain respectfully, R. H. MOORE. :.
 Great Harrington, Mass.
 January 12 1887. 4w
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New Advertisements.

Arrive rom Southheld, Mill River and Clay ton at 9.10A. Close at P. NJ.
 J. HaRDESBERGH, p. N.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-08
Chronic Bronchitis.

Chronic Bronchitis Is also an inflamms
ton of the mucous membrane of the bron-
chial tnbes. When a cold settles on the
lungs the diseas either ends in bronchitis
or pneumonia II 1t ends in bronchitis II
usually passes off as cold on the chest,
and still the patient does t feel entirely
well. He feels tired and languid, and is in.
capable OF taking his usual amount OF exer.
cise. and experiences shortDess of breath
with more or less warmth In the palms of
his hands. Soon after this cough appears,
accompanied by an expectoIation of thick
mucus, followed by he cite flush. loss OF
tinue, when the patient assumes all the ap-
pearances OF having genuine case of con-
sumption. But this is simply catarrh of the
lungs or chronic bronchitis.
In the later stage OF the disease the mucus
m embrane OF the larger bronchial tube
softens, while in the sM aller tubes and air
cells OF the lupgs the mucus mem brane be-
comes copgested ard inhammtd. There
are no cavaties nor tubercles In the lungs,
but merely a wasting away of the larger
bronchial tubes, and death takes place
from obstruction of the bronchial tubes and
air cells of the lungs. The patient dies
from exhaustion and suffocation, being
unable to expectorate the mucus which
lungs, which in some cases is sticky and
small in quantity, but more commonly
coptous, OF II light straw or yellowish green.
Oiteutimes streaks of blood make their sp-
pearance in the mucus. ard at times there
Is disagreeabIe smell. Person. thus AZ
ficted are very liable to take cold, at
which time the mucus becomes clear and
frothy. and 1t is not uncommoDly the case
that the patient dies in one of theee attacks